Benifex has partnered with Carrot to make fertility, family-building and hormonal health benefits available to employers across the UK and Europe. Under the partnership, Carrot will be offered through the Benifex Marketplace,...
Budget changes to pension salary sacrifice, expected to raise £4.8bn, could affect far more workers than the 3.3 million previously identified. From 2029/30, any employee pension contributions over £2,000 made via salary...
Bond market analysts are warning of a choppy ride for UK gilts as the Mandelson scandal puts Prime Minister Keir Starmer under pressure, with some speculation that his exit could trigger political...
Investors remained defensive during 2025, amid uncertainty around geopolitics, tax policy, market concentration and potential volatility. Data from the Investment Association shows that there was a net outflow of funds, although this...
Hymans Robertson has appointed Chris King as head of charities, endowments and foundations within its investment team. The consultancy firm says this appointment reflects growing demand for independent investment advice from this secor. King will...
Adviser pension recommendations in 2025 remained concentrated among a small group of providers, with Royal London, Aviva, Quilter and Prudential dominating personal pension plan (PPP) recommendations, according to Defaqto Engage data. The...
Scottish Widows has appointed Dena Brumpton to its board as a non‑executive director. Brumpton was previously CEO of Barclays Savings, Investments & Wealth Management (UK) and has also previously held a number...
Invesco has appointed its head of EMEA distribution, Oliver Bilal, as head of EMEA. Bilal will take on an expanded role while continuing as head of EMEA distribution. He will also chair...
Pensions UK has appointed Philip Brown as its new head of DC and master trusts, joining Nest, where he was director of policy. He has over 30 years of experience in financial...
Many providers have increased exposure to overseas equities and, more recently, to private markets, according to LCP’s fifth annual Master Trusts Unpacked report, which warns trustees to manage risks and ensure that strategies protect...
